Shopify Website Google Indexing
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding Shopify websites not being indexed by Google
Why Google is not indexing my Shopify store?
There can be several reasons, including low-quality or duplicate content, a 'noindex' meta tag on pages, or issues with the robots.txt file that may block Google from crawling certain pages.
How can I check if my Shopify Product pages are indexed?
You can use the site:yourshopifystore.com search command in Google to see which pages are indexed. Additionally, Google Search Console provides insights into indexing status and any errors that may prevent indexing. You can also use Indexing tools like Indexly to keep track of the indexing statuses in real time and also request indexing in Google.
What should I do if my Shopify pages are discovered but not indexed?
Review the content quality and ensure that essential pages are not marked with 'noindex'. You can also submit an updated sitemap and use the URL Inspection Tool in Google Search Console to request indexing for specific pages.
How long does it take for Google to index my Shopify site?
Indexing your website on search engines like Google can take time, especially for new websites. It may take several days to weeks for Google to crawl and index your pages after they are submitted. You can use indexing tools such as Indexly to submit your pages for indexing on Google and Bing.
What tools can help with indexing issues on the Shopify pages?
Google Search Console is the primary tool for monitoring indexing status. Additionally, apps like Indexly can assist in automating the indexing process, while ensuring your sitemap is up-to-date can also help in identifying the indexing errors and helping to rectify them by providing How-to documentation. that will help quickly indexing of the product pages.
